Gongadi Trisha was pivotal in India securing their second ICC women's U-19 World Cup title in Kuala Lumpur. She notched the tournament's first century, earned player of the match in the final against South Africa, and was named player of the tournament, bringing her total to 309 runs and seven wickets.
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